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Class robot

Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.
Maker culture

How maker culture activates innovation in Kiwi classrooms

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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core education
'Maker culture' is gaining ground as a tool to activate creative learning and innovation within the classroom, according to CORE Education.
Deathgasm

NZIFF 2015: DEATHGASM film review

Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Using heavy metal to bring his new group of friends together seems to be working fine for Brodie... until the band unleash the undead onto their town.
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Godzilla on PS4 is a disaster

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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digital entertainment
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godzilla
The new Godzilla game for PS3 and PS4 flounders with repetitive missions, sluggish combat, and outdated graphics, leaving fans disappointed.
Autho disti

Attention ASUS New Zealand Channel Partners

Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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partner programmes
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asus
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distributors
Over recent quarters ASUS has been continuing the process of building its local presence within the New Zealand market.
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Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.
Down

Oracle says cloud is great as earnings plummet

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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fintech
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iaas
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finance, leasing & rental
Oracle talks up its cloud business as it reports weaker revenue and earnings. But how much is cloud really contributing to the vendor's bottom line?.
Fallback

D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router - the fortress of technology

Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Networking specialists D-Link have created the ultimate wireless router, ideal for large homes with multiple users.
Big fish

Microsoft strengthens app management with acquisition

Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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microsoft
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m&a
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application management
Microsoft bolsters System Centre and OMS application management across hetrogenous OS' and multiple environments with BlueStripe acquisition.
Government

NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants

Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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physical security
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supply chain
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intellectual property
The government has given up on trying to claw back $3.9 million in research and development grants paid to failed touchscreen developer NextWindow.
Tomorrowland

Film review: Tomorrowland

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Tomorrowland is a Hollywood original with parallel universes, kids flying jet packs, and Hugh Laurie on an island. Sounds great right? Wrong.
Beehive2

Microsoft addresses NZ Government questions on cloud security

Thu, 28th May 2015
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft has laid bare the security and data privacy of its Azure cloud platform in response to a due diligence framework from the NZ Government.
Mumjuggle

Kiwi mum uses power of internet to help small businesses

Wed, 27th May 2015
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smb
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mumjuggle
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moth
An Auckland mother of three and small business owner has launched a new website to help Kiwi small business grow using the power of the internet.
Yin yang

Do you have Type 1 or Type 2 IT?

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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devops
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apm
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software development
IT Masters at Charles Sturt University explores the clash of Traditional IT with Agile IT, urging companies to consider bimodal strategies.
Theageofadaline

Age of Adaline.. more like ages of boredom

Fri, 1st May 2015
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film review
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reviews
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technology gifts
Even thinking about the story of Age of Adaline makes my eyelids heavy, my brain switch off and my will to live disappear.
Gloriavale

Gloriavale - what exactly is being taught in school?

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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edutech
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gloriavale
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quality public education coalition
Registered by the state; inspected by the Education Review Office, and partially funded by taxpayers – but what is taught there?.
Facebook

What do Kiwis get up to on Facebook?

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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facebook
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social media
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social networking
From mums to millennials, over 1.9 million Kiwis make Facebook their daily social staple, with videos and dual screening soaring in popularity.
Macbook 12 inch

Hands-on Review: The new MacBook

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Apple's new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.
Top secret

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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uc
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lightbox
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global mode
It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.
Fallback

The Final Fantasy XV demo is stunning

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
If you bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD last week, you may have had a chance to play the Final Fantasy XV demo already.